One of the greatest joys of travel is the connection we make with others. Don’t you feel delighted when you find yourself laughing with someone even though you don’t speak the same language? Or when, years after traveling somewhere, you hear someone talking about the tiniest details, like the taste of the soup in that corner café or the pounding of the rain on those tin roofs? It makes you feel as though you’re right back there, and like this person understands something about you. Whether the connections we make last only a short while, or span years of our lives, they add richness to everything we do. To build connections with people who are making global experience an integral part of their lives, join us for the “Living Your Ideal Global Life Summit.” This virtual conference takes place January 26 – 30, 2015, through Small Planet Studio. To learn more, click here: Global Life Summit

In my recent guest blogpost for Small Planet Studio, I write about how transformative travel is a catalyst that kicks a deeper, wiser part of you into action. And I offer insights into ways to make your travel experiences more profound. Read my post here: Is Your Travel Transformative?But before you go, tell us about the travel connections that have brought you the most joy.

My recent trip to Ireland was very transformative! Not only did I go with the intention to use the experience to inspire a new book, but I was also making a pilgrimage back to my maternal roots.
My grandmother was an O'Riordan, which literally translates to "The King's Bard/Poet." As a poet and writer, this connection has always intrigued me...Why the "King's" poet?
While visiting the sacred sites, I went to the Hill of Tara where the Kings of Ireland claimed their power. As we rounded the hill to the summit, the guide was explaining how the king would take his four most trusted men with him - the general, the wizard, the Druid priest and the poet! I was home! I felt it through every cell in my body...I had returned for my great grandmother, grandmother and mother, all of whom had dreamed of going "home" but never made it. THIS was a transformative moment!
Blessings to all!

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Hi, I'm Deidra

To me, transformative travel means traveling in a way that connects you to places and people in a profound way., being real and present with what is happening while you travel and recognizing the impact travel has on your life beyond your journeys. I believe that transformative travel is a catalyst for an increasingly vibrant, fulfilling, globally good life--for you and for those you encounter through your travels and in your daily life.